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Recent Examples of decoration Some of the seven rooms of year-round Christmas decorations have been replaced, although many are still being cleaned or repaired. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025 Each sphere undergoes a multistep finishing process, featuring delicate inlay work followed by a two-step gold decoration. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 June 2025 Lowe’s is the latest store to offer early Halloween decorations, with several new decorations and animatronics from Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride. Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 June 2025 This photo shows the decoration from the cake of Jenita Aguilar's wedding, which is sponsored by the Pope, at her home in Tacloban City, province of Leyte on April 22, 2025, a day after Pope's death. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for decoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
Noun
  • Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
  • The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The maximum possible award was $7,395 during the 2024-25 school year.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • This means taking positive press mentions or third-party validation (like interviews, features or awards) and weaving them into email campaigns, sales decks or social posts to build trust with new audiences. 3.
    Gianluca Ferruggia, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
  • The eponymous brand founder and creative director, Temple St. Clair, creates pieces and designs that reflect her passion for the history of jewelry and gold — with the traditions of personal ornaments and storytelling at the heart of her brand ethos.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Both were for the young, the inexperienced, and for people whose reality was dull enough and sturdy enough to make fantasy or imagination a desirable escape or a necessary adornment.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
  • The Row arguably makes our favorite luxury version for everyday, with strappy detailing and a jewel-like adornment.
    Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • With a growing list of accolades, Lui and Wong are leading a new wave of emotionally intelligent, human-centric design in Asia and beyond.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Domestically and individually, the 31-year-old has collected every accolade — two Ballons d’Or, two FIFA The Best awards, three Champions Leagues and nine Liga F titles with Barcelona.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • It’s been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The Grand Award, the highest honor, is reserved for restaurants with exceptional wine programs featuring deep, vintage cellars and impeccable service.
    Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025

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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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